Got it from above. Much easier IMO.
I used a small, non-ratcheting 3/8" breaker bar and a E12(?) socket with a pipe to break the starter bolts loose and a ratcheting wrench to finish undoing them.

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Gotcha. Thanks! My main issue was one of my bolts had seized so that was a pain to get that one out but regardless I was never able to fit the E12 socket on the back without the breaker bar/wrench hitting the trans.. Must have just had too bulky of a breaker bar I guess.